Somerset County

In December 2015, the Trust for Public Land purchased five properties in central Maine that provide outstanding access for hunting and fishing. The land totals at 2,730 acres in Embden, Burnham, Detroit, and Ripley and is the result of collaboration between the Trust for Public Land, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), and Read More

The Cold Stream Forest Project represents some of the best wild brook trout habitat in Maine. It is a beautiful location near The Forks and West Forks and encompasses more than 8,000 acres of land and water bodies. This project protects Cold Stream, a highly valued brook trout water body along with eight wild brook Read More

The City of Gardiner acquired land by the mouth of Cobbosseecontee Stream in its historic district that will more than double the amount of publicly accessible river frontage in the 10 surrounding towns that border the Kennebec. This 2-acre parcel triples the size of Gardiner’s waterfront park by linking the heavily used boat launch with Read More

In periodic surveys of recreational resources throughout Maine, the Department of Conservation (DOC) repeatedly identified a deficiency in west-central Maine where residents clearly needed more resources for water-based recreation. Seeking to fill this need, the Department searched for12 years before an ideal property came on the market–a former summer camp at the southern end of Read More

Location: In and around Dead River Township, on the northern shore of Flagstaff Lake, Somerset County Description: The Dead River Public Reserved Land parcel is located on the northern shores of Flagstaff Lake. The parcel contains a popular fishing and camping spot called The Big Eddy below Long Falls Dam, as well as a number Read More

Location: 25 miles east of Rockwood, Somerset County Description: The Holeb Public Reserved Land unit is comprised of 20,000 acres of land in western Maine. Many visitors enjoy the popular three-day canoe trip through Attean Pond and the Moose River. This trip includes both Class I and II rapids and a waterfall. Visitors are often Read More

Chosen By: Stacie Haines, Membership Director Location: Jackman, Somerset County Description: The hiking trail follows an old logging road for a good portion of the way until it veers off through the woods for a steeper incline to the top. There is a heart-pounding tower climb at the top of the mountain. Activities: Hiking, wildlife Read More

Chosen By: Karen Herold, NRCM Board Member Location: Dead River Township, Somerset County Description: A 40-foot waterfall on the Dead River, five miles below Flagstaff Lake Activities: Gawking! Fishing at the pool and riffles below. Canoeing the flatwater from Long Falls Dam on Flagstaff Lake to a take-out above these falls, or skiing, hiking or Read More